Direct Support Professional - RT - Partial Benefits

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities; Aberdeen Township (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Health and Dental Insurance for Employee

Vision

Paid Sick Leave

403(b) Plan

On the Job Training

Extra Work Hours Available

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit agency is seeking compassionate individuals to assist residents with developmental disabilities in Aberdeen Township, New Jersey. Responsibilities include supporting daily living skills, administering medication, and facilitating recreational activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. This role offers full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities, competitive benefits including 100% paid health insurance, and opportunities for growth within a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• A valid driver's license in good standing and must be insurable through NJID's automobile insurance.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• No certification required.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist and supervise activities related to daily living skills.
• Administer or assist with prescribed medication.
• Light housekeeping.
• Assist with transportation.
• Assist in the implementation of individual goals and objectives.
• Data entry using Therap (EHR).
• Assist residents in pursuing recreational, social, and community activities based on their preferences and individual plans.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) is one of the largest not-for-profit agencies in the nation. It serves infants, children, and adults with developmental and related disabilities and offers specialized facilities, programs, and support throughout New Jersey. Join our dedicated staff of more than 500 and make a difference in someone 0life!

Responsibilities

• Assist and supervise activities related to daily living skills.
• Administer or assist with prescribed medication.
• Light housekeeping
• Assist with transportation
• Assist in the implementation of individual goals and objectives.
• Data entry using Therap (EHR)
• Assist residents in pursuing recreational, social, and community activities based on their preferences and individual plans.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver\'s license in good standing and must be insurable through NJID\'s automobile insurance
• Strong communication skills
• NO certification required

Position Details

Location: Aberdeen

County: Monmouth

Hours Per Work Week: 32

Weekly Work Schedule: Mon 3p-11p, Thur 3p-11p, Fri 3p-11p & Sat 3p-11p

Other shifts are available at this location.

NJID has full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities in Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset Counties.

Benefits

• 100% Paid Health and Dental Insurance for Employee
• Vision
• Paid Sick Leave
• 403(b) Plan
• On the Job Training
• Extra Work Hours Available
• Growth Opportunities

NJID EOE Statement

It is NJID's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expressing, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an agency, we value diversity of background and opinion and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, fringe benefits, layoff, termination, or any other terms and conditions of employment.